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For Students Archive

J-Term registration deadline

Online registration for 2016 J-Term will end on Wednesday, Dec. 23. After that date, you will not be able to add or swap J-Term classes online. Registration will resume when the University reopens from winter break on Monday, Jan. 4. At that time, all J-Term adds or drops must be conducted using the paper add-drop forms available in all deans’ offices.

If the changes you make to your J-Term schedule have financial consequences, you will be either billed or refunded in early January. The J-Term Student Finance FAQ has more detailed information about J-Term charges.

Online registration for the Spring 2016 semester will remain open during winter break, ending Sunday, Jan. 24.

—Submitted by Art Sanders, Associate Provost

Campus Announcements Archive

Nominate a Global Practitioner in Residence

The nomination deadline has been extended to Jan. 4, 2016, for The Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship Global Practitioner in Residence. These experienced professionals will engage with the campus and community through teaching, public lectures, and joint research projects while drawing upon their professional networks to help our faculty, students, and the institution as a whole develop new and fruitful external collaborations.

Global Practitioner candidates should be nominated by the academic unit to which they will be attached. Nominations must be accompanied by appropriate supporting materials, including a nomination letter that discusses the qualification of the candidate and the expected contributions the candidate would make to the life of the University; biographical information about the candidate; a letter of interest from the candidate; and a letter of support from the dean. Nominations should be directed to the vice provost for international programs, who will review nomination packages in consultation with the Global/International Programs Academic Council. Upon the vice provost’s recommendation, the University president will send a letter of invitation to successful candidates. Units considering a nomination are encouraged to consult with Principal Financial Group Center for Global Citizenship’s director, David Skidmore.

Among the criteria to be considered are:

  • A record of recognized international leadership and distinguished professional accomplishment in any field
  • A documented commitment to international understanding and global citizenship
  • An ability to bring unique perspectives and experiences to bear in relation to engaging with Drake faculty, staff, students and members of the local community
  • A willingness and ability to offer courses that complement the existing curriculum and meet rigorous academic standards

Nominations are due by Jan. 4. Additional information is available on the CGC site.

—Submitted by Drake International

Campus Announcements Archive

Sports and Recreation Complex winter break hours

Drake University Sports and Recreation Complex winter break hours:

Friday, Dec. 18
Bell & Knapp Center: 6:30 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tennis Center: 11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Pool: 6:30–8 a.m. & 11 a.m.–1 p.m.
Underground Fitness: CLOSED

Dec. 19–20—All Facilities CLOSED

Dec. 21–23
Bell Center & Knapp Center: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Tennis Center: CLOSED
Pool: CLOSED
Underground Fitness: CLOSED

Dec. 24—Jan. 3—All Facilities CLOSED

^Specific facility hours will change on basketball games days: Dec. 22
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Jan. 4–22*

Monday–Thursday
Bell Center & Knapp Center: 8 a.m.–8 p.m. ^
Tennis Center: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 5–7 p.m.
Bell Center Pool: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–6 p.m.
Underground Fitness: CLOSED

Friday
Bell Center & Knapp Center: 8 a.m.–6 p.m. ^
Tennis Center: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–5:30 p.m.
Bell Center Pool: 11 a.m.–1 p.m. & 4–5:30 p.m.
Underground Fitness: CLOSED

Saturday–Sunday
Bell Center & Knapp Center: 1–5 p.m. ^
Tennis Center: 2–4 p.m.
Bell Center Pool: 2–4 p.m.
Underground Fitness: CLOSED

*All facilities will be closed Monday, Jan. 18 (Martin Luther King, Jr. Day)

^Specific facility hours will change on basketball game days: Jan. 6, 15, 17, & 20

Schedule subject to change—Drake Card required for entrance
For specific facility availability, call the Bell Center at 515-271-3173.

Campus Announcements Archive

Building hours and access during winter break

Door schedules will change for the holiday break. We will adopt “administrative hours” for most of the buildings following commencement. Buildings will be open on weekdays from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Dec. 21–23. Doors will then be locked for the holiday break from Dec. 24 to Jan. 3.

Faculty and staff will still be able to utilize their authorized access plans (for example, 24/7 access to their office buildings), but student plans will be shut off during this time. Regular building hours will resume at the start of January Term, Jan. 4.

Please contact Public Safety (515-271-2222) if you have a door access emergency during this time, or contact the Student Services Center (515-271-2000 or studentservices@drake.edu) if you have a general card access question or concern.

Happy Holidays!

—Submitted by Sara Heijerman, Manager, Campus Card Office

News & Achievements Archive

DUSCI upcoming events

As the semester inches close to the end, the Drake Undergraduate Science Collaborative Institute (DUSCI) extends a big THANK YOU to all who attended and/or supported the Colloquium Series and also the Life After Drake Series this Fall semester. It is because of you that DUSCI continues to grow as an institute that enhances collaboration among the students and faculty in the sciences.

On behalf of DUSCI, allow me to bring your attention to and also to invite you to our upcoming events in spring and summer 2016. The complete information of these events is available on our website.

  • 13th Annual DUCURS Conference will be on Thursday, April 14
  • 2016 Summer Research Program application information is now available.
  • Colloquium Series: We will host three speakers on Feb. 12, Feb. 26, and March 4. Titles and abstracts will be available on the website very soon.

Lastly, DUSCI wishes you a successful end of the semester and a very enjoyable holiday season.

—Submitted by John Gitua, Director of DUSCI

For Staff Archive

Called to be True Blue

Sara Schoneberg, student records service specialist, was recognized Dec. 9 with the Called to be True Blue Award from All Staff Council. She was honored for being a valuable team player who is always willing to go above and beyond.

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As her nominator stated:

“Over the past few weeks, Sara has been instrumental in assisting with the posting of transfer credit for current Drake students for the Spring 2016 semester. Without her assistance, not nearly as many students would have been able to register in an earlier timeslot. This exhibits a willingness to learn a new skill set and goes above and beyond her other daily job responsibilities. Her hard work has not only made the Office of Student Records run efficiently, it is also directly helping Drake students toward their goal of earning their undergraduate degree.”

Do you know of a staff member or department that has gone above and beyond to exemplify True Blue spirit? Nominate them today!

—Submitted by All Staff Council Communications Committee

News & Achievements Archive

University Book Club

Join faculty and staff from all corners of campus to read The Kind Worth Killing with the University Book Club. Borrow the book from Cowles, read over your holiday break and through January, then meet with your co-workers on Tuesday, Jan. 19, to discuss the book (time and place TBD). Learn more here: Additional Book Club information

More information to come in a future OnCampus!

—Submitted by Randy Boelkes, Student Loan and Collections Specialist

News & Achievements Archive

Office of Alumni Relations welcomes three new staff members

The Office of Alumni Relations is excited to share the addition of three new staff members to our team.

Heather Hendrix is the administrative assistant/receptionist to the Alumni Relations team. She is a graduate of the University of Northern Iowa, with a degree in elementary and early childhood education. Prior to Drake, she served as a patient service representative at UnityPoint.

Kim Jones joins the team as the assistant director of alumni relations. Kim returns to Drake having previously served on the publications team from 1985 to 1992. Her responsibilities include student and campus engagement and working with young alumni and the Young Alumni Committee. She holds a B.F.A. from Arizona State and previously served as the head women’s softball coach at AIB College of Business from 2012 to 2015.

Nicki Kimm is joining the Office of Alumni Relations following 10 years in the Dallas Center – Grimes Community School District. She serves in the role of administrative assistant supporting the Alumni House team.

—Submitted by Blake Campbell, Director, Alumni Relations

Strategic Updates Archive

New Occupational Therapy program hits milestone

We are pleased to announce that at its December meeting, the Accreditation Council on Occupational Therapy Education (ACOTE) voted to grant candidacy status to the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program at Drake.

As a result of this action, Drake may admit students into the Occupational Therapy Doctorate program according to the approved timeline (May 2016). The board noted the following:

Strengths:

  • There is strong support from Drake University for the occupational therapy doctorate program with support from administration and other faculty members to assist in program development and implementation. This is the first rehabilitation profession program at Drake.
  • The program has hired a very experienced program director and two full-time faculty members, all with doctorate degrees.
  • The program has an adequate number of fieldwork sites that cover the lifespan, variety of populations, and health care settings.
  • The curriculum reflects a thorough and thoughtful course of study with an emphasis on service-learning.

Congratulations to Ann Burkhardt, Kathy Griner, Jayna Fischbach, their staff Carmalee Woods and Cassie Paterson, and the staff in the Experiential and Student Affairs offices, for their work to prepare the report and participate in many discussions related to the 50 standards. They are to be congratulated for their expedient work in submitting a high-quality report that will pave the way for a successful program at Drake!

—Submitted by Renae Chesnut, Interim Dean, CPHS

News & Achievements Archive

2016 Baby Bowl

Drake women’s basketball will host the 2nd annual Baby Bowl on Sunday, Feb. 7, 2016, during halftime of its game versus Missouri State. Children 12 months and younger are eligible to compete. This is a crawling-only competition.

We invite you to register your baby or encourage friends and family to do so. Be sure to sign up early, as space is limited. Registration is open now until Jan. 8, or until all slots are filled. Contestants will be notified on Jan. 11. Racers will receive two complimentary tickets to the game for parents/guardians. The winner of Baby Bowl 2016 will take home $125; 2nd and 3rd place will take home $75 and $50 respectively. All contestants will receive a Drake Bulldogs baby bib for their efforts.

Visit www.draketix.com/babybowl for more information.

Questions? Please contact Tom Florian, assistant director of ticket sales, at 515-271-4949 or thomas.florian@drake.edu.

—Submitted by Tom Florian